Tanzania moves to tackle water shortage in Dar es Salaam, Coast regions

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Wednesday ordered the Ministry of Water, in collaboration with the private sector, to complete preparations for a project to address water shortage in the port city of Dar es Salaam and Coast regions.

A statement by the prime minister's office said Majaliwa made the directive when he held talks with Minister of Water Jumaa Aweso, senior officials of Dar es Salaam and Coast regions, and the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA).